Monday, May 5, 2014

Hats and Humble Beginnings and No Excuses

I don't get excited about horse races except for one time each year: The Kentucky Derby. Usually this time each year I get the urge to sip a mint julep and look at those crazy Derby hats, which look more lawn ornament than hat.

This year's Derby winner, California Chrome, was never expected to win. The horse didn't have the normal pedigree; the owners weren't the usual high-brow types and the trainer was pushing 80. Basically everyone involved with California Chrome got handed plenty of reasons why they shouldn't be in the horse-racing business. But these guys did it anyway.

They didn't ask for permission. They figured out a plan, followed their hearts and their passion and DID IT ANYWAY. Sound familiar?